De Leidse Poort te Woerden c. 1750 - 1776

Theodorus Cornelis Schutter’s “De Leidse Poort te Woerden,” c. 1750-1776, is a detailed pen and ink drawing depicting the Leidse Poort, a historic gate in the city of Woerden in the Netherlands. The drawing features a realistic portrayal of the gate, which is seen from a distance, with the city’s fortifications and surrounding landscape in the background. The artist’s meticulous attention to detail, particularly in the depiction of the architectural features of the gate, highlights the importance of this structure in the history of the city. This work is a valuable record of 18th-century Dutch architecture, capturing the beauty and grandeur of a bygone era.